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- noun A beetle of the species Tribolium confusum.
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Said to be named after the fact that it is easily confused with the red flour beetle. Both eat flour.
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vendingmachine commented on the word confused flour beetle
The problem is that the confused flour beetle is not confused at all. The confusion rests with non-flour beetles who get confused.
June 8, 2022
bilby commented on the word confused flour beetle
Is there a gluten-free version? Perhaps an organic addled-pated buckwheat beetle?
June 8, 2022